Evgeny Shadchnev, CEO of Makers, on why we need to inspire future generations to code.
We know that learning to code is more than picking up new programming languages. Learning to code means taking a first step into the exciting industry of software development, which is reshaping how we experience the world – whether it’s how we shop, how we communicate, or how we work.
We need bright, curious people to power this digital future. Yet it’s no secret that the UK is struggling to persuade young people to pursue careers in technology, especially if they happen to be female. It’s not just a pipeline problem – retaining women in the industry remains a challenge.
The stats don’t look good. New analysis published by JCQ shows that the number of female students who took GCSEs in Computing or ICT has fallen by one third (33%) in the past three years. The number of females taking GCSE in either ICT or Computing has fallen from 52,835 in 2014, down to 35,103 this summer (2018), according to figures published by the Joint Council for Qualifications....